1978 Lada 1600 vs. 1960 MG MGA
To start off, 1978 Lada 1600 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 MG MGA would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Lada 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lada 1600 (78 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1960 MG MGA. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lada 1600 should accelerate faster than 1960 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lada 1600 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1960 MG MGA. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Lada 1600 (122 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Lada 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Lada 1600 | 1960 MG MGA | |
| Make | Lada | MG |
| Model | 1600 | MGA |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2390 mm |
